New Ecology, Inc.

In many ways, the most sustainable building is one that has already been built and is currently being used. Many existing buildings, however, are not performing well. They are consuming too much energy and water and not providing a healthy indoor environment for residents. As the cost of energy continues to increase and the global environmental implications associated with its usage become more consequential, these issues become even more pressing. New Ecology realizes the importance of ensuring that our current stock of buildings is performing well and using resources efficiently. The scope of our Existing Building services includes:

• Conducting whole building audits to asses current energy use and develop plans for reduction;
• Conducting water audits and managing installation of conservation measures;
• Identifying appropriate efficiency incentives and rebates from utility companies and coordinating their attainment;
• Identifying indoor air quality and health issues and providing strategies for improvement;
• Developing strategies for LEED certification and managing the Existing Building certification process;
• Advising on the selection of a Commissioning Agent and coordinating the retro-commissioning process;
• Advising on the selection of contractors and managing those contractors during the installation of energy conservation measures.

Existing Building Project Summaries